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NJ S1142
NJ S1142Requires Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to perform audit of voter registration records in Statewide Voter Registration System.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to perform an audit of the voter registration records in the Statewide Voter Registration System within 90 days of its effective date. The purpose of the audit is to identify (1) any voter registration records of persons who are ineligible to vote who successfully registered to vote; (2) whether any person who is ineligible to vote attempted to register to vote, even if that attempt was not successful; and (3) whether the procedures to ensure that a reasonable effort is made to remove registrants who are ineligible to vote pursuant to federal or State law are effective, as required under current law. The bill directs the Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to jointly develop the audit methodology, processes, and procedures to apply uniformly in each county. Within 30 days of completing the audit, the Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration are directed to issue a report to the Governor and to the Legislature containing the results of the audit, their findings, and recommendations.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration, who are officials responsible for overseeing voter registration in each county, must conduct an audit of the voter registration records stored in the Statewide Voter Registration System, which is a centralized database of all registered voters. This audit, to be completed within 90 days of the bill becoming law, aims to identify individuals who are ineligible to vote but are registered, those who attempted to register despite being ineligible, and to assess the effectiveness of current procedures designed to remove ineligible voters from the registration rolls as required by law. The Secretary of State and county commissioners will collaborate to create a standardized method for conducting this audit across all counties, and within 30 days of its completion, they must submit a report detailing the audit's outcomes, their conclusions, and any suggested improvements to the Governor and the Legislature.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1142 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1142_I1.HTM |
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